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Sponge cake vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Beef

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 160% higher.
  • Beef contains 39 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 77µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beef contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
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8
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +1755.6%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.1%
Contains more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.3%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Manganese +1755.6%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +159%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.1%
Contains more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
4
:
7
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1037.8%
Sponge cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1037.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
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3
Beef
Beef
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +277.4%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +123.5%
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +277.4%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.5%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sponge cake Beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Beef Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 27.55g Beef
Fats 4.3g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 169kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 13mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Beef
Phosphorus 100mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 141mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 228mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 0.59mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.056mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.167mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 258IU 6IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.074mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.481mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 39µg 7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.308mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 0.59mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.418mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.192mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.395mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.172mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 170mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 2.595g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.002g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.532g Sponge cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Sponge cake
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.294g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.